TV Channels in Mcallen, TX
ZIP Code: 78501 • Coordinates: 26.2158°N, 98.2396°W
Channels available
9 / 10 networks
Strongest signal
-24 dBm · KNVO
Reliability
10 / 10
Recommended antenna
Rotator 145° SE
Towers in range
5 Top 2 within 0 dB
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9 of 10 networks reach this ZIP Major Network Coverage
Signal values are sampled near the ZIP centroid. Reception at your specific address can vary, especially in hilly areas — check the coverage map for your block.
ABC
KRGV-TV
Ch. 05-1 · 720p
-65 dBm
+ 4 more
Also on this station:
Me-TV Ch. 05-3
Me-TV Toons Ch. 05-4
Spanish Independent Ch. 05-2
Weather Ch. 05-5
NBC
KVEO-TV
Ch. 23-2 · 1080i
-67 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
CBS Ch. 23-2
CBS
KVEO-TV
Ch. 23-2 · 1080i
-67 dBm
+ 1 more
Also on this station:
NBC Ch. 23-1
FOX
KFXV-LD
Ch. 60-1 · 720p
-42 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
AltaVision Ch. 60-88
Bounce TV Ch. 60-3
PBS
KCWT-CD
Ch. 21-4 · 1080i
-43 dBm
+ 2 more
Also on this station:
Laff Ch. 21-3
CW+ Ch. 21-1
CW
Not Available
MyN
KGBT-TV
Ch. 04-1 · 720p
-63 dBm
+ 6 more
Also on this station:
Antenna TV Ch. 04-1
Grit Ch. 04-6
Comet TV Ch. 04-3
Estrella TV Ch. 04-4
ION Mystery Ch. 04-5
Rewind TV Ch. 04-2
ION
KNVO
Ch. 48-5 · 480i (w)
-24 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 48-5
Univision Ch. 48-1
LATV Ch. 48-3
Telemundo
KTLM
Ch. 40-1 · 1080i
-71 dBm
+ 5 more
Also on this station:
COZI TV Ch. 40-3
NBC True CRMZ Ch. 40-4
Nosey Ch. 40-6
Oxygen Ch. 40-5
TeleXitos Ch. 40-2
Univision
KNVO
Ch. 48-5 · 480i (w)
-24 dBm
+ 3 more
Also on this station:
Court TV Ch. 48-5
ION Ch. 48-4
LATV Ch. 48-3
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Signal strength · dBm >-30 Excellent → Poor <-70
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Stations ranked by received power at the ZIP centroid
Top 5 Strongest Signals
| Rank | Station | Channel | Networks | Signal | Quality | Bearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | KNVO MCALLEN, TX | 48-5 480i (w) | Court TVIONUnivision +1 | -24 dBm | Excellent | 129° SE |
| #2 | KNVO MCALLEN, TX | 48-5 480i (w) | Court TVIONUnivision +1 | -24 dBm | Excellent | 129° SE |
| #3 | NUEVO | 4 | Other | -27 dBm | Excellent | 242° WSW |
| #4 | KJST-LD MCALLEN, TX | 28-1 1080i | Spanish Independent | -28 dBm | Excellent | 10° N |
| #5 | NUEVO-DT | 35 | Other | -32 dBm | Excellent | 194° SSW |
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How reliable, where to point, and whether you'll have to choose between towers Reception Analysis
Reliability Score
10 / 10
Signal varies 1 dB across the sample area — minimal variation across this ZIP.
Antenna Recommendation
Rotator Recommended
Towers spread 135° - rotator recommended
Signal Competition
Contested
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About TV Reception in Mcallen
Mcallen, Texas (78501) has access to 5 strong TV signals. The strongest signal comes from KNVO at -24 dBm, rated as "Excellent" quality.
For best reception, we recommend using an outdoor antenna mounted as high as possible. Indoor antennas may work for "Excellent" and "Good" rated signals.
Signal Quality Guide
- Excellent −50 dBm and stronger Indoor antenna should work
- Good −65 to −50 dBm Indoor antenna in good conditions
- Fair −75 to −65 dBm Outdoor antenna recommended
- Poor −85 to −75 dBm High-gain outdoor antenna required
- No Signal below −85 dBm Below ATSC threshold — reception unlikely